Gov. Scott Appoints Former Rep. Tom Grady to Head Office of Financial Regulation

Gov. Rick Scott has appointed former state Rep. Tom Grady as commissioner of the Office of Financial Regulation.

Grady, a former lawyer and stockbroker, served in the Florida House from 2008 to 2010, but did not seek re-election. He was not only Scott's representative, but lives on the same street as Scott in Naples.

I can think of no better person to serve as Floridas financial regulation commissioner. Tom has been centrally involved with the finance and banking industry for nearly three decades and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this post. In addition, he has demonstrated a high standard of integrity in all he has done and holds a deep commitment to serving the people of Florida," Scott said.